Tag: Terrorism

Quit writing about pineapples and baring body parts half of Americans have anyway, and make a fuss over real gender inequality and excruciating oppression here and globally. (AP Photo/Mehmet Guzel)

Beltway Confidential

Will the real feminists please stand up?

Nicole Russell · June 20, 2017 6:00 pm

A U.S. F-15 near Al-Tanf, Syria, shot down an Iranian drone where the U.S. is training local fighters to combat the Islamic State. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch/Released)

National Security

US fighter jet shoots down armed Iranian drone over Syria

Melissa Quinn · June 20, 2017 1:51 pm

Trump’s Missing Terror Tweets

TWS Podcast · June 19, 2017 9:00 pm

"DHS stands with our European allies in fighting back against all forms of terrorism, and we will continue to work together to keep our communities safe against violent extremists who target any of our people," the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement Monday. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

DHS condemns ‘reprehensible’ attacks in London, Paris

Melissa Quinn · June 19, 2017 6:01 pm

As attack begets attack, extremists on all sides escalate their chaos. (Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Beltway Confidential

The London mosque attack is Britain’s great terrorism fear: jihadists vs. ultra-nationalists

Tom Rogan · June 19, 2017 5:23 pm

Police forces secure the area on the Champs Elysees next to the suspected car, center, in Paris, Monday, June 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Matthieu Alexandre)

Man drives into Paris police car on Champs Elysees

Leah DePiero · June 19, 2017 5:15 pm

In the end, I think Russia's claim is designed to persuade the Trump administration that it can be a valuable partner against the Islamic State. (AP)

Beltway Confidential

Is ISIS’s Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi really dead, and if he is, does it matter?

Daniel DePetris · June 19, 2017 3:59 pm

U.S. pilots over Syria will defend themselves if attacked by Russians, a Pentagon spokesman said Monday, following a report that Russia will treat U.S. or coalition aircraft as targets if they fly over areas in western Syria controlled by Russia.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon)

National Security

US pilots will defend themselves as Russia threatens aircraft over Syria, Pentagon says

Jamie McIntyre · June 19, 2017 3:48 pm

In an order Wednesday, the court stayed part of a district court decision "with respect to refugees covered by a formal assurance." (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Supreme Court rules illegal immigrants detained after 9/11 can’t sue FBI agents

Jack O'brien · June 19, 2017 3:40 pm

National Security

Google, YouTube unveil new measures to combat extremist content

Melissa Quinn · June 19, 2017 2:28 pm

The Syrian axis (Syrian President Bashar Assad, Russia, Iran, the Lebanese Hezbollah, and other associated Shiite militias) are determined to displace U.S./allied forces fromnorth-central Syria. (Alexei Druzhinin, RIA-Novosti, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File)

Beltway Confidential

Assad and Putin are testing the US in Syria. Trump is answering.

Tom Rogan · June 19, 2017 12:47 pm

Police officers work at a cordoned area near Finsbury Park station after a vehicle struck pedestrians in north London early Monday morning. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

National Security

One dead, 10 wounded after van rams worshippers leaving London mosque

Anna Giaritelli · June 19, 2017 11:20 am